Mikhail Shaydorov secured the third place at the Asian Games 2025.
Mikhail Shaidorov, the figure skater from Kazakhstan's men's team, made history at the 2025 Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China, and the 2025 Asian Games by securing a bronze medal in both competitions.
Shaidorov's outstanding performance during the 2024-25 season marked a significant breakthrough for Kazakhstan in figure skating, continuing the legacy of the late Denis Ten. His recent strong performances, including a bronze medal at the World Figure Skating Championships earlier in 2025, highlight his emergence on the world stage.
At the 2025 Asian Winter Games, Shaidorov delivered a program with content he had never skated before, despite something going wrong on the exit of one of his elements. He scored 169.26 points in the free skate program and a total of 246.01 points, securing his place on the podium.
However, at the 2025 Asian Games, Shaidorov expressed dissatisfaction as he missed the opportunity to show his signature jump. He revealed that he felt under the weather, having a fever, but managed to compete. Despite this, he still managed to earn a bronze medal, with a score of 246.01 points.
Meanwhile, Dias Zhirenbayev, another Kazakh figure skater, did not achieve a podium finish at either event. At the 2025 Asian Games, he finished in ninth place with a score of 186.18, a lower score compared to his performance at the same event (246.01 points).
The 2025 Asian Games men's figure skating was a tight competition. First place was won by Cha Jun Hwan from South Korea, with a score of 281.69. Second place was taken by Yuma Kagiyama from Japan, with a score of 272.76, while Shaidorov secured the bronze medal.
Despite missing his signature jump at the 2025 Asian Games, Shaidorov remains optimistic about his future performances. He plans to perform his signature jump at the next competition.
It's worth noting that Kazakhstan last won a medal in this sport at the Asian Games in 2017, when Elizabet Tursynbaeva won bronze. Tursynbaeva retired in 2021, prior to these Games, and no other Kazakh figure skater is mentioned as winning a medal at the 2025 Asian Winter Games.
In conclusion, Mikhail Shaidorov's bronze medals at the 2025 Asian Winter Games and 2025 Asian Games are a testament to his resilience and talent. His performances have set a high standard for Kazakh figure skating and have solidified his position as a rising star in the world of figure skating.
Despite Mikhail Shaidorov's disappointment about missing his signature jump at the 2025 Asian Games, he remains optimistic about showcasing it in the next competition, continuing his rise in the world of figure skating. Meanwhile, sports enthusiasts are eager to witness the continuation of Kazakhstan's success in figure skating, following Shaidorov's groundbreaking performances at the 2025 Asian Winter Games and 2025 Asian Games.
